The Board of the Global Compact Network Kenya has appointed Group Managing Director of Sasini PLC Martin Ochien’g as the new Board Chair.
Rebecca Miano who is the Managing Director and CEO of Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) PLC has also been appointed as the Vice Chair.
Sustainable practices
The two will lead the Board for a three-year term renewable.
“The Global Compact Network Kenya Board plays an important role in shaping the strategy and policy of the global initiative in Kenya. As the largest Network in Africa, I look forward to working with the Board which serves as high-level champions for responsible business conduct in Kenya as guided by the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact,” said Judy Njino, the Global Compact Kenya Executive Director.
Ochien’g has served on the Board of the Global Compact Network Kenya as a Director since November 2019 and packs over 27 years of experience gleaned from various leadership positions with leading global organizations such as 3M HealthCare, Warner-Lambert/Pfizer Inc., KWV International, Tyco International, GHM South Africa, SGA Kenya.
He sits on various corporate boards for both local and global businesses.
Speaking after his appointment, the new Global Compact Network Kenya board chair said, “I am humbled by this auspicious task of building on the successes that the outgoing Board Chairperson Mrs Phyllis Wakiaga helped put in place. It is my promise that together with the current Board, we will endeavour to accelerate the commitment that the business community gives to driving sustainable practices for a better globe by placing Kenya at the forefront of that global leadership.”
“We continue pushing for a stronger involvement in Kenya through alignment with the UN Global Compact Africa Strategy to accelerate and scale the impact of the private sector in driving this progress. It is my commitment and that of the Board to stay true to the course and to continue advancing these goals,” he added.
Rebecca Miano
On the other hand, the new Vice Chair Rebecca Miano is a Lawyer and an energy expert with close to 30 years of experience specializing in renewable energy, structuring international and regional multi-million business deals, international regulatory framework on sustainable development and climate change, policy development, corporate governance and business law.
She is a member of COP26 Business Leaders to support the COP26 Presidency’s efforts to achieve significant progress in the lead-up to, and at, COP27.
Further, Miano has earned two Presidential Decorations and awards: Grand warrior of Kenya (OGW) and Moran of the Burning Order Spear (MBS) in recognition of her outstanding service to the Republic of Kenya.
